Intergluteal cleft cleaning device

ABSTRACT

A cleaning device. The cleaning device includes a cleaning member and a handle. The cleaning member extends from the handle. The handle includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and opposing sides. The cleaning member includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. A distance between the first edge and the second edge is substantially greater than a distance between the first side and the second side. Therefore, the cleaning member may have a thin profile and resemble a blade. A plurality of ribs extend from the first side and the second side of the cleaning member.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation-in-part to U.S. non-provisionalutility application Ser. No. 15/198,082, filed Jun. 30, 2016, whichclaims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No.62/210,196, filed Aug. 26, 2015, the contents of which are hereinincorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a cleaning device and, moreparticularly, to an intergluteal cleft cleaning device.

Currently, it is difficult to properly clean hard to reach areas, suchas in between the intergluteal cleft.

As can be seen, there is a need for a device that properly cleans inbetween the intergluteal cleft.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, a cleaning device comprises: ahandle; a cleaning member extending from the handle and comprising afirst side, a second side opposite the first side, a first edge and asecond edge opposite the first edge, wherein a distance between thefirst edge and the second edge is substantially greater than a distancebetween the first side and the second side; and a plurality of ribsextending from the first side and the second side of the cleaningmember, the plurality of ribs comprising a rubber elasticity.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the presentinvention will become better understood with reference to the followingdrawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present inventionwith gauze

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present inventionwithout gauze;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention;and

FIG. 4 is a section view of an embodiment of the present invention,shown in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplatedmodes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. Thedescription is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merelyfor the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention,since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

The present invention includes a cleaning device used to clean andsanitize the hard to reach intergluteal cleft with soap and water. Thepresent invention is used to reduce itching, odor and rashes. Thepresent invention is easy to use and control because of a special handledesigned to quickly and easily wash the whole gluteus and rectal area inthe comfort of your own bath.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4, the present invention includes acleaning device 10. The cleaning device 10 includes a cleaning member 16and a handle 12. The cleaning member 16 extends from the handle 12. Thehandle 12 includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and opposingsides. The cleaning member 16 includes a first side, a second sideopposite the first side, a first edge and a second edge opposite thefirst edge. A distance between the first edge and the second edge issubstantially greater than a distance between the first side and thesecond side. Therefore, the cleaning member 16 may have a thin profileand resemble a blade. The first side and the second side of the cleaningmember 16 are perpendicular relative to the upper surface and the lowersurface of the handle 10. A plurality of ribs 28 extend from the firstside and the second side of the cleaning member 16.

The cleaning member 16 may be used to clean in between the interglutealcleft 26. The cleaning member 16 may be about 4 to about 6 inches long.The cleaning member 16 may be made of a soft polymer, such as, but notlimited to, rubber, silicone, latex, and the like. In certainembodiments, the first side and the second side may be substantiallyflat. Further, the plurality of ribs 28 extend from the first side andthe second side. The plurality of ribs 28 may include elongated roundedbumps spaced apart and protruding from the first side and the secondside. The ribs 28 may be parallel relative to one another. The ribs 28may be made of the soft polymer, and may have a rubber elasticity.

In certain embodiments, the cleaning member 16 is removable from thecleaning device 10. In such embodiments, a stem 14 may extend from thehandle 12. The cleaning member 16 may have a hollow core forming a slotwith an open proximal end. The stem 14 fits within the slot, therebyreleasably retaining the cleaning member 16 to the cleaning device 10.

The handle 12 of the present invention is used to manipulate thecleaning member 16. The handle 12 may be about 8 to 12 inches long. Incertain embodiments, the handle 12 may include a curve. The handle 12may further include an opening formed therethrough to fit a rope orlanyard within. The handle 12 may further include a plurality of fingergrooves.

A method of using the present invention may include the following. Placegauze 18 under water and add soap or medication to the gauze 18. Placethe gauze 18 over the cleaning member 16, grip the handle 12, place thecleaning member 16 in the area to be cleaned and gently stroke thecenter area within the intergluteal cleft 26. After cleaning, remove thegauze 18, rinse and hang up for reuse.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates toexemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may bemade without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as setforth in the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A cleaning device comprising: a handle; acleaning member extending from the handle and comprising a first side, asecond side opposite the first side, a first edge and a second edgeopposite the first edge, wherein a distance between the first edge andthe second edge is substantially greater than a distance between thefirst side and the second side; and a plurality of ribs extending fromthe first side and the second side of the cleaning member, the pluralityof ribs comprising a rubber elasticity.
 2. The cleaning device of claim1, wherein the handle is curved.
 3. The cleaning device of claim 1,wherein the handle further comprises a plurality of finger grooves. 4.The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of ribs aresubstantially parallel relative to one another.
 5. The cleaning deviceof claim 1, further comprising a stem extending from the handle, whereinthe cleaning member is comprises a hollow core forming a slot, whereinthe stem fits within the slot, releasably retaining the cleaning member.6. The cleaning device of claim 1, further comprising gauze wrappedaround the cleaning member.